345 IAC 1-2.6-6 Horse and other equine official identification

Sec. 6. When horses and other equine must be officially identified under IC 15-17 and this title, they must be identified using one (1) of the following methods of identification: (1) A description sufficient to identify the individual equine including, but not limited to, the following: (A) Name. (B) Age. (C) Breed. (D) Color. (E) Gender. (F) Distinctive markings. (G) Unique and permanent forms of identification when present, such as the following: (i) Brands. (ii) Tattoos. (iii) Scars. (iv) Cowlicks. (v) Blemishes. (vi) Biometric measurements. (2) Electronic identification that complies with ISO 11784/11785. (3) Non-ISO electronic identification injected to the equine on or before March 11, 2014. (4) Digital photographs sufficient to identify the individual equine. (5) For equines being commercially transported to slaughter, a device or method authorized by 9 CFR 88.4. (6) Any other official identification number, device, or method that is approved by the state veterinarian to facilitate disease control.